1. Offensive Line Improvement

To say the Chicago Bears offensive line was bad last year would be the understatement of the year. The offensive line gave up a league high 56 sacks in 2010.

In Week 4 their poor play even led to QB Jay Cutler receiving a concussion on one of the nine sacks the line gave up. This knocked Cutler out of the game and forced him to miss the following game.

The Bears drafted Gabe Carimi, tackle from the University of Wisconsin, with the 29th overall pick of the 2011 NFL draft. Carmimi has not fully shown his abilities thus far in the preseason, but he is slotted to start at right tackle for the Bears.

Unfortunately, the Bears lost long time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz to free agency, and Roberto Garza has changed positions to fill in as the Bears new center.

With so many young and new players on the offensive line I have very low expectations. Though if they can play with some reasonable success then Jay Cutler and the Bears will benefit greatly.

2. Jay Cutler's Decision Making

Jay Cutler has all the talent in the world, and he will become an elite NFL quarterback. But before that happens he will have to work on his decision making.

Jay Cutler has thrown 42 interceptions since becoming a Chicago Bear, which is far too many, but look at what he has to work with.

Cutler has been sacked 91 times in his last two seasons. To put that in perspective, Peyton Manning has been sacked 29 times in that same two year span.

It is also hard to put up great passing numbers when your best receiver is a running back, Matt Forte. The Chicago Bears' wide receivers simply have to play better. (More on this later)

That being said, Cutler too often forces passes, which generally results in interceptions. He also needs to protect the football in the red zone. It's unacceptable to get into the red zone and leave with zero points.

Cutler has improved on his footwork this offseason, and those improved mechanics along with (hopefully) improved line play should lead to a great season for Jay Cutler.

Angelo also wants a deal done quickly saying, "It's got to happen sooner (rather than later). I don't like to necessarily go into training camp and negotiate with players. We like to do that in the offseason."

Currently there are still no talks of the years or amount they will sign Forte, but it is in the best interest for both parties to sign a deal before the season starts.

Matt Forte is the Bears best offensive weapon, and if they are not careful they could lose him to free agency in 2012.